Thanks for explaining the mystery of the "wax"! In the continuing odyssey of the 512Ke, I checked for cracked solder joints but found none; however, CR-5, 20 and 21 seem to be testing bad with the multimeter (assuming I'm using the thing correctly). Guess I'm going to be making the acquaintace of soldering tools a little sooner than I hoped. :-P
Two questions: one, if I have to remove one of the components that has the hot glue on it, what is the best way to get the component free and remove any excess glue from the board? I'm assuming solvents and sharp tools are out since they would damage the circuit board? My second question is more general... There seem to be a lot of experienced electrical hobbyists in this group (I am filled with admiration). Besides Pina's books, what would you recommend in terms of books or kits to learn about circuit boards, soldering and other such arcane matters? I'm wondering if there is anything especially good that I should look for at the local Borders. Also, I'll ask at my local electronics store, but how difficult is it to find these old component parts? I have the parts list from Macintosh Repair & Upgrade Secrets to work from. (Wait, that was three questions.) Thanks everyone for your help! Sara on 10/2/2002 7:01 PM, the pickle at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > At 13:07 -0400 on 01/10/02, Sara Johnson wrote: > >> However, several of the components are surrounded by what looks like melted >> wax, is that a sign that they are fried or is it some kind of strange > > That's hot glue, probably used to affix the components to the board before > final soldering. -- Compact Macs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/>. Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Compact Macs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/compact.shtml> The FAQ: <http://macfaq.org/> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive:<http://www.mail-archive.com/compact.macs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
